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by Marina Swan (Author), Marina Swan (Illustrator)
Tiny Feet Mighty Team by Marina Swan is a heartwarming children's picture book that invites young readers to discover the extraordinary world of ants through the gentle and engaging adventures of Ellie and Ollie.
Ellie, a curious ginger kitten, believes ants are small and unimportant-until Ollie, a kind and wise golden retriever, encourages her to look a little closer. As they explore a sunny garden together, Ellie begins to notice something remarkable. Beneath her paws, a hidden world is alive with teamwork, cooperation, and care.
Through beautifully told storytelling and real animal photography, children are introduced to the fascinating behaviours of ants. They see ants working together to carry heavy food, caring for their young, sharing resources, and even helping injured nestmates return safely to their colony. These moments are presented in a way that is both accessible and meaningful for young readers, encouraging curiosity and deeper understanding.
Written by experienced early years teacher Marina Swan, this children's book is thoughtfully designed to support early learning and classroom discussions. It introduces important themes such as kindness, empathy, cooperation, and respect for living things, while also connecting to early science concepts and environmental awareness. The story naturally encourages children to observe closely, ask questions, and develop a sense of wonder about the natural world.
Tiny Feet Mighty Team is ideal for preschool and early primary school children, making it a valuable addition to classrooms, libraries, and home collections. Each page features full-page real animal photography, with every image also designed to double as a colouring-in page, allowing children to engage creatively while reinforcing fine motor skills and visual learning.
Perfect for educators, parents, and caregivers, this book supports social and emotional learning, inquiry-based learning, and early literacy development. It also provides opportunities for meaningful conversations about how even the smallest creatures play an important role in our environment.
As part of the growing Ellie & Ollie series, this story continues Marina Swan's mission to create engaging, educational children's books that inspire kindness, curiosity, and respect for the world around us.
Because even the tiniest feet can make a mighty difference.
